One review? Ha! Well here is two. I get why there is only one. This is a hidden gem. You have to be…read morewith locals to find it. But, if you are lucky enough to find this charming country pub, you are in store for the perfect English pub experience. This centuries old homestead still oozes that ancient feel. The dishes are not only classic English but also have exciting takes on Korean and Indian fare. I say stick with the local drafts on tap and the classic English dishes. My favorites were the pea and ham soup (If you add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to put it over the top) and the local sausage and mash is on another level. The gravy is to die for!

Set in a beautiful village, this lovely old 16th Century pub has quite a substantial following and…read morewas Lord Oliviers' sort of local. As an Art club, we used it when out painting in the area. With friends and family, it offers the that lovely warm, cosy feeling on Winter days/nights. The Christmas Day menu/price works out at £60.00, could be seen as pricey but I've seen some at £85.00. Lunch and Dinner prices are around £11 £16 for Mains. Plenty of parking. If you coming from the West via A24, there is a lovely drive from The Old Barn nursery which brings you out nearly opposite The Fountain. Bit of winding lane though, so Vorsicht!!

Great pub/bar in the UK. Super friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent selection of local beers :)read more

Beautiful place in a beautiful setting…read more Seriously, they could have served barbequed sheets, and I would have never noticed. It's truly scenic. AND Any establishment that allows dogs is A-OK with me!

Amazing food and service. Charming grounds and location. Staff and management are warm and…read moreaccommodating.

1/2 Moon is a foody pub - you can sit at the bar but any more than 3 people and you're blocking the…read moreroute from front to back. Food is OK but expensive compared to other similar venues locally - the food is the same as the other pubs in this small, local chain. Not sure this is a good thing as, surely, most people choose a venue on it's food and this takes away that choice... They do offer a Dining Club discount on food (must include a main course) of 10% - this is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and 'a steak for a tenner' deal on Thursdays. The whole pub is undergoing refurbishment in early 2024 inside and out which is great news as it was looking a bit tired when we last visited. Better weather sees the use of the large field for parking and al-fresco dining which proves very popular, especially at weekends as the pub is located in the South Downs National Park and is just a (steep) walk from the South Downs Way.

With its beautiful roof of Norfolk reeds and oak beams, this pub really is a charming place to head…read morefor a nice long lunch on a warm day. There's a huge garden to accommodate large groups and there's plenty of room inside the place too. The staff and owners are really friendly and can't do enough to make you feel welcome. Food wise, I can't recommend the steaks enough here. They source the meat locally and you can tell the difference in the flavour. The Sirloins are fantastic and the chef really knows how to cook it to order (you'd be surprised how many don't. Perfect place to head to on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

The Thatched Inn will always hold a little place in my heart. Aside from the great impression it…read moremakes on pulling into the car park, due to the exceptionally maintained thatched roof, it is the 'pubiness' that makes it a winner. Located on the fringes of Hassocks and overlooking a beautiful stretch of Sussex countryside (great for a post Sunday roast walk to preserve the waistline!), the pub has the advantage of space that Brighton establishments sometimes lack. You would be hard pressed not to find a parking space and the same applies to seating within. The pub provides a cozy bar including a pool table if you fancy stopping by for a swift pint, the 'Keymer' bar for a more relaxed beverage and a large, yet homely dining area if you have come to eat. I will come back to the food in a minute. In the summer, the expansive secluded garden is perfect for children to bomb about, or for those summer nights when the weather is pleasant (of course, a bit hit and miss in this country!). The menu is wide ranging (check the website for a current list of dishes) and offers traditional, quality pub food. A lot of the produce is locally sourced and cooked to order. Sometimes this does mean that you wait a little longer for your meal, but the wait is worth it in such a nice environment. This is a great pub to consider for a Sunday roast, especially if you live in Brighton and have access to a car. They will happily take bookings and also cater for private parties in the dining area. I would have liked to see a wider range of ales on tap, but they do try and keep a local brew or two in rotation. Aside from that, expect your regular range of alcoholic tipples on offer. Many moons ago, in my youth we used to walk to the Thatched from Burgess Hill for our Friday drinking sessions and I would still make that walk! I guess the one negative is the location if you are without transport, but if you do make the pilgrimage from the station, I believe you will be glad that you did.

The Royal Oak is a country pub in the South Downs village of Poynings. It has a seasonal menu…read more(changes every few months) but has some stalwarts on there that never change (Harvey's Beer Battered Fish and Chips is my favourite!). I recently had the chilli con carne and it was amazing. Slow braised beef in a rich chilli; I would've preferred slightly hotter but that is almost always true when I eat hot foods. I washed it down with a pint of Sussex Best Harveys! The pub has a a lovely village atmosphere; lots of locals standing at the bar and chatting so if you like peace and quiet then you should request a table towards the back of the pub. We prefer the noise and so eat in the main bar area next to the log fire.

Love this pub... Serving quality food all year round, it's the right place for any intrepid walkers…read morewho are making their way across the South Downs in summer to find a refreshing pint of Perry... Or, if in winter, it's a haven to drive to to warm your bones at. Situated right in the heart of Poynnings, with a large car park out back, you're always likely to find a table here. Choose from the specials menu up on the board, or order off the main menu... And you won't be disappointed. Food here it top quality and has a good hearty selection of traditional English faire to choose from. Even the vegetarian options (of which there are quite a few) are filling and tasty. Drinks wise, they offer a good selection of English ales, some lagers too (Carling and Fosters being two), as well as my all time summer favourite - Perry (a pear cider). The drinks are standard prices, while the food is mid-pricey... Though, it's worth it, and is as tasty as it gets. Beer garden outside too...

Great pub for a drink in the garden. Some of the friendliest staff and fantastic outside space…read more Only had a round of drinks but the menu was good and the food that was going out to other tables looked and smelled amazing.

If you are out and about in West Sussex then please consider stopping in…read more This is an independent pub. The beer selection was good as the owners are not tied to any brewery. The atmosphere is your country Pub. The owners are very friendly and welcome guests and regulars equally with a hand shake and warm smile. I was there on a Friday. The special was Fish & Chips. The perfect lunch time meal. The food is hot and portions generous. Unlike some places The Five Bells serve cod - not halibut nor haddock. The fish is fresh and is paired with plenty of chips. I washed mine down with a half Shandy (I wanted to relive a childhood memory) then I tried a half pints of two of the pub's local beers. Dessert was a 10 year old Laphroig scotch. A very nice lunch in West Sussex. Cheers

Though marked as being in Pulborough, this hugely popular pub is in West Chiltington. It has been…read morerun by the same tenants for over twenty years. Very much a village pub, it has an excellent reputation for welcoming new people. I know this as I have been with my brother, who is from Thakeham nearby. A very small menu but impressive. I like the idea of take away Fish and Chips, which is very popular. Very nice place to stay for quiet weekend. Nearby is the Alexandro Bastedo Animal Santuary..well worth a visit!

A wonderful country pub that is a real family favourite for Sunday lunch. There's an ever changing…read moremenu with lots of local fare. The helpful staff are vey happy to help you choose and there is a good selection of homemade dishes for the kids too, alongside the traditional items like Roasts. Good selection of real ale is available too. Best of all, for those of us who like such things, it's slap bang next door to the Lavender Line steam railway. A roast and a vintage loco? Everyone's happy.

I love this place, proper village pub with home-cooked food and fantastic beers and ciders on tap…read more You always get a warm welcome here from the pub owner, his wife and their staff, whether it's your first visit or you are a regular. My favourite is the vegetarian inferno burger, which comes with a pile of proper fat chips. About a million miles from being a gastro pub and all the better for it!

Tasty food, great drinks (of course, it's a pub), warm cozy atmosphere, and friendly helpful staff…read more They also have a very sweet dog called Rufus and a cute budgie (don't remember it's name). Would highly recommend.

From the owner: We are proud of our reputation for providing excellent food and drink, special events, great…read morecompany and we always guarantee a friendly welcome.

I know I say this every time I visit one of the Ginger restaurants but seeing as I have now visited…read morethem all I've finally made my decision on my favourite and it's definitely got to be the Fox. It's such a lovely setting, in a beautiful old thatched house in the middle of nowhere. (Hassocks but you'd need to drive or take a taxi from the town or station). I'm hot on my mood lighting and they had it lit perfectly in here, it felt proper dreamy. The staff are so pleasant, our beautiful waitress couldn't do enough for us and spoke to us like we were old friends. Before we sat down at our table, we decided to have a drink in the big comfy seats by the bar first which settled us in nicely. They don't offer much cider wise but have some tasty draught beers. We were seated and opted for a bottle of Malbec. The starters came out quickly and looked to die for. I opted for the crispy pigs head which was delicious, set off by the langoustine that had been brushed with rosemary. Unfortunately, I found a small hair on my plate but after still demolishing the food and discreetly telling the waitress, the chef offered me a complimentary pudding. Winning. For main course I opted for the guinea fowl which was hands down one of the best dishes I've ever had the pleasure of eating. Mouth-wateringly moist (ew sorry - I hate that word but there is no other way to describe it) with shredded wing meat in a crispy breadcrumb coating which added a dynamic texture, butternut squash purée, artichoke fondants and a morel jus... WOWEEE. An excellent combination - I was distraught to finish it. I rounded off the evening with a cheeseboard - the exquisite Balcombe Blue made another appearance which I was chuffed about, finished with Irish coffee and truffles. BOOM. OUSSHHH. If only there was a stretcher and a big fluffy bed upstairs to carry me into! I think they should definitely turn it into an Inn too. Gorgeous evening, will hopefully be back VERY soon! Recommend it for birthdays and cosy celebrations.

I have had many friends rant and rave about the ginger fox for a long time and was thoroughly…read morelooking forward to finally going. However my expectations disappointed me a little. The food was nice but not the quality i had expected. The staff were polite and helpful and well presented. The decor was just how i had imagined, however a little un-kept (rusty windows with a draft although it was closed) but i suppose that's the cottage feel! I think if i hadn't walked in with such high expectations due to friends comments i may have given 4 stars.